- California College of Music is a for-profit, contemporary popular music school in Pasadena, in Los Angeles County, California. The institution was first founded in 1999 as the Pasadena International Music Academy, and changed its name to California College of Music in 2008.
School Highlights
California College of Music serves 24 students (96% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American and Black), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Acceptance Rate: 90%
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
California College of Music ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Completion Rates
School Overview
California College of Music
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1999
Total Faculty
n/a
315 staff
Student Body
The student population of California College of Music has grown by 14% over five years.
The California College of Music diversity score of 0.98 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
24 students
9,796 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
32:1
# Full-Time Students
23 students
1,259 students
# Part-Time Students
1 students
8,537 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
24 students
242 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
23 students
1,250 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1 students
8,299 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
121 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
8%
n/a
% Asian
2%
13%
% Hispanic
2%
47%
% Black
6%
7%
% White
3%
23%
% Hawaiian
8%
1%
% Two or more races
8%
5%
% Non Resident races
14%
1%
% Unknown races
49%
3%
Diversity Score
0.98
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
1%
42%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
43%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
80%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
90%
93%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of California College of Music?
The acceptance rate of California College of Music is 90%, which is lower than the state average of 93%.
What is California College of Music's ranking?
California College of Music ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown and Highest completion rates.
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